Naturehike - Ultralight Backpacking Down Sleeping Bag (CW295, CWM400)

I use a naturehike down sleeping bag if it’s above 45 degrees at night. Works as a quilt on warmer nights and a sleeping bag on cooler nights. 

CWM400, says comfort level down to 43F. I’ve used it when it got down to the mid 40’s at night and I was comfortable.

Capisco il dubbio sul discorso umidità, ma con quel budget andrei comunque sulla piuma, ormai hanno tutti un trattamento idrorepellente e la leggerezza ed il poco ingombro sono per me impagabili. Io ne ho due un naturehike cw295 (comfort 11°) ed un seatosummit -1° entrambi in piuma e non ho avuto nessun problema nemmeno nelle notti più umide dove ho ritrovato la tenda completamente fradicia. Vero che costano di più ma per quella temperatura io ti consiglio il naturehike che ho io, lo trovi a meno di 100€, è leggero e non è a mummia quindi secondo me molto più comodo. Ricordati sempre che la temperatura comfort non conta niente se non hai un buon materassino isolante, ovviamente in estate te ne rendi meno conto ma se le temperature si abbassano te ne accorgi eccome.

I have the same Naturehike cw400 and I think it's great for the price. But if sleep is so precious for you the Zenbivi is probably one of the best options right now. Pair that or your current gear with good earplugs, a sleep mask and maybe even some sleep medicine

I've done quite some substantial upgrades for this coming year and beyond! I've always loved hiking and going 'back to basic'. Being able to carry a whole house, sleep system and cook system into a backpack is still an insane idea to me! In this post I'll explain what upgrades I did and why. The main goal was reducing my weight, while keeping comfort high as well. Most things are a middle ground between lightweight and comfort. **Durston X-Dome 2** The most expensive and substantial upgrade I've ever done I think. Since I start to like camping more and more, I wanted this. It's been on my list for 1,5 years now and finally pulled the trigger. I came from a Naturehike Star River 2, which was 2.56kg with groundsheet. This is roughly a kilogram or 2 lbs lighter, while being way more spacious and a lot easier to set up. It's even a bit overkill for one person, but I always use the vestibules to stow away a table, chair or other things and use the inside space for my backpack, card games etc. I've yet to take the tent out into the wild, so only set it up inside of the house but it's amazing. **Sea to Summit Ether light XR** Came from a Nemo Astro Insulated which I've used for about 2,5 years (still have it). It's warm enough for summer and late spring, but I was looking for something better allround (lighter, smaller to pack, warmer) and ended up getting this. I've slept twice on it and it was way better than the Nemo, which isn't bad at all. I really like it, although it did feel a tiny bit cold. Didn't inflate it fully though. I got the long wide version for extra comfort. The weight penalty is worth a good sleep for me. **Helinox chair Zero** In the beginning I was talking about comfort, well, since one trip we did where I didn't bring a chair and ended up with quite some back pain the weeks after I've always carried s chair ever since. Talking about comfort! My previous one was from Amazon. Used it for 2 years and it's still great and in one piece. It's quite bulky though and almost a kilogram. The helinox is half the weight, more comfortable and half the pack size. I found it used for €75, so worth it to me and a must bring item haha! **Cooking kit - Fire Maple G3 + Green Peak stove** From the very first trip I ever did I took a cooking system I found on Amazon for €20. I've been using that ever since and thought it was time for an upgrade to go a bit lighter, smaller, faster boil time and overall better. The set is amazing and I don't think I ever need more than this. **Naturehike CW400 duck down sleeping bag** I have used this version in large and 550FP, and 'downgraded' to the medium version which js 650FP. Its smaller size makes the air easier to warm up and stay warm. Also it's packed size is smaller and it shaves off around 150 grams. **Backpack - Gregory Zulu 55L (not in picture** This has been my go to backpack since I've started as well around 5 years ago. Very comfortable and tbh not much wrong with it. I might eventually go Durston again, because the Kakwa 55L is on my wish list. That'll shave off around 700 grams more. **Decathlon MT100 down jacket** This packs down pretty small and is lightweight. Always had a cheap €10 jacket and this was for sale for €44, so very cheap. **Verdict** The final base weight comes in around 5kg. Of course I'll take a pillow, tech items like a powerbank, some clothes, towel etc. But this is everything that's mostly new in my kit. Curious what you think of it! Can't wait for the 2026 season and good weather to begin 🥳

Similar boat here, although just myself, I have a Naturehike CW400 which has been fine for 5C and opens up for warmer months. It’s rated down a little lower than 5c but I wouldn’t risk it. (Might be fine). I’m currently looking at second-hand ex-Army bivies, seen a few for around the £20 mark and I’m thinking it’s the cheapest option to add instant warmth. I can’t afford a dedicated winter bag for minus temps but I reckon this option will work. Maybe worth looking into.

I have one… and I like it. Maybe not “ultralight” but it’s pretty light, especially relative to the price.

That was my first one and it is alright. I've stopped using it and wouldn't recommend it. Look for IceFlame bags instead. .ore expensive but fairly UL.

They are well made knockoffs on Amazon. I have a naturehike 400 sleeping bag and I love it. My buddy has a Hubba clone and it’s fantastically built. Good starter stuff.

My first budget backpacking sleeping bag was a Kelty Cosmic 20. It was way heavier than I expected. A friend let me use their Naturehike Sleeping bag (not sure on specific type) and it was way lighter and more compact. I still use the Kelty for car camping, but it no longer goes on backpacking trips with me. My next upgrade will be an ultralight quilt. I got a used Gossamer Gear pack 55L off eBay that I love! I started with a Naturehike CloudUp 2 tent which was fine for the price, I have since upgraded to a Tarptent Double Rainbow (also used on eBay). Depending on the distance and weather, I will still take the Naturehike tent sometimes even though it is heavier. I like that you can use it without the rain fly on a nice night and just have the mesh top so I can see the trees and stars. My first pad was a Klymit pad from Amazon for $40. It works fine for warm weather. I upgraded to an Exped Duo 3R last year since I now usually backpack with my daughter or girlfriend and a 2P pad seemed easier. I also have two Nemo Switchback pads that I will carry on some hikes. I put them under my pad in the tent to prevent any punctures in my Exped and to give a little more insulation on colder nights. They are also great to pull out and use as a pad around camp when we are lounging before going to bed. Unfortunately, UL gear and spending an arm and leg kinda go hand in hand. All of my inexpensive gear was great to get me started, but over the last few years, I have been replacing them with lower weight, higher quality, and hence more expensive options. Along with being heavier, the cheaper stuff is just, cheaper. The biggest thing I have noticed is the zippers don't glide as easy on my cheap gear. This can be a huge annoyance when trying to zip your tent or bag.